Perfect for informing the aviation enthusiast and calming the fearful flier, this insightful glimpse into the world of commercial airline travel explains all of the topics any passenger would want to know about flying. With a unique insider’s perspective, a broad range of flight-related topics—including the physics of flight, how airplanes work and what they’re made of, and how pilots are trained—are discussed at length in this account. Blending facts, trivia, and humor, this ultimate flight companion provides up-to-date, accurate information about the science of aviation.
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"Filled with information for frequent and fearful flyers, aviation enthusiasts, pilots in training and the general public." —The Oakville Beaver
"There is something here for everyone who steps on a plane. Morris writes in a lively and entertaining style, pulling back the curtain on the world of aviation." —The Expositor
About the Author
Doug Morris is a certified meteorologist and an airline pilot with more than 15,000 flight hours logged. He writes a monthly aviation column for enRoute, Air Canada’s in-flight magazine, and for newspapers and other aviation and weather publications.
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The text is good, more facts and stats would help.
The pictures no good, considering the vast quantity of excellent aviation pictures available. No maps to see text references to locations. No explanatory drawings of meteorological and other features. The most interesting parts are those explaining common sights and sounds, and those of personal experiences. Considering that the author still works, the book resembles a bit his company brochure. This is understandable, although a bit more frankness about the world around us would be more interesting. I'll wait for his next book when he retires. Tom Simunovic, Ontario
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Air Canada, Hong Kong, United States, North Pole, North America, New York, World War, Environment Canada, Mother Nature, Grouse Mountain, Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Katrina, Middle East, New Brunswick, New Delhi, Nova Scotia, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Santa Claus, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Toronto's Pearson International Airport, Trans Canada Air Lines, Transport Canada New!
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